Add the flour mixture, beating until thoroughly mixed. The batter is extremely thick! Add the vanilla, nuts and apples.

Spread batter in a greased and floured tube pan or 2 loaf pans. Bake at 350° F (180° C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes for tube pan, 45 minutes to 1 hour for loaf pans or until a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a rack to cool. (Do not turn upside down or remove from pan.) While hot, brush with the glaze below.

Glaze:

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Spoon the glaze over the hot cake. Cool completely and remove from pan.